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Around the World
Biden Mulls Sending Thousands Of Troops, Warships To Russia’s Doorstep
U.S. President Biden is considering deploying thousands of additional U.S. troops as well as warships and aircraft to the Baltics and Eastern Europe, amid fears of Russian invasion into Ukraine, officials said Sunday.
Russia-US Talks On Invasion Threat End Without Breakthrough
The top U.S. and Russian diplomats failed to reach an agreement Friday on preventing a military conflict over Ukraine amid fears of a Russian invasion, but both sides pledged to continue negotiations.
UN Protests As Yemen Air Strike Kills 70
The United Nations has condemned an airstrike that killed more than 70 people in a detention center in Yemen, a nation where minority Christians reportedly face severe persecution.
Dozen Killed In Ghana’s Mining Truck Blast
Rescue workers struggled to find survivors Friday as at least 13 people died and scores were injured in western Ghana after a mining truck carrying explosives collided with a motorcycle, witnesses and authorities said.
U.S. Lethal Aid Arrives In Ukraine Amid Fears Of Russian Invasion
The United States says military aid promised by U.S. President Joe Biden has been delivered to Ukraine amid concerns about a possible Russian invasion.
US Orders Embassy Families To Leave Ukraine As War Nears
The U.S State Department has ordered families of U.S. embassy personnel in Ukraine to begin evacuating the country as soon as Monday amid concerns about a possible war with Russia, officials said Saturday.
Clashes At Huge Brussels Protest Against COVID Restrictions; Europe in Turmoil
At least tens of thousands of people demanding an end to government-imposed COVID-19 lockdowns, vaccinations, and mask mandates faced riot police in Brussels Sunday after similar rallies across Europe.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Report: Israeli fighter jets, refueling planes hold massive drill aimed at Tehran
Israeli fighter jets carried out a large drill over the Mediterranean that included practicing mid-air refueling, according to a report in a Saudi-run news outlet Thursday.
IDF Commander: War Drill Has ‘Significantly Improved Readiness’ for Combat Against Hezbollah
A war drill conducted by the Israel Defense Forces’ 74th armored battalion in the Golan Heights has significantly improved its readiness for combat against Hezbollah, the battalion’s commander has said.
Inside the United States
Over 30,000 People Marched To ‘Defeat the Mandates’ In Washington D.C.
Over 30,000 people took to the streets in Washington D.C. for the “Defeat the Mandates: An American Homecoming” march to protest “draconian COVID-19 requirements” Sunday, Fox News reported.
Federal judge blocks Biden’s enforcement of COVID-19 vaccine mandate for federal employees
Just over a week after the U.S. Supreme Court blocked the COVID-19 vaccine mandate for large businesses, a federal judge in Texas blocked the Biden administration’s vaccine mandate for federal employees Friday.
March for Life activists excited Roe could soon be overturned: ‘2022 is the year’
Activists at the 49th annual March for Life told Fox News Digital they were excited 2022 could be the year Roe v. Wade gets overturned.
Christian News
360 Million Christians Persecuted; Hungary Helps
Hungary says it has already supported hundreds of thousands of persecuted Christians worldwide as believers face the worst crackdown in modern history.
Biden Mulls Sending Thousands Of Troops, Warships To Russia’s Doorstep
U.S. President Biden is considering deploying thousands of additional U.S. troops as well as warships and aircraft to the Baltics and Eastern Europe, amid fears of Russian invasion into Ukraine, officials said Sunday.
Russia-US Talks On Invasion Threat End Without Breakthrough
The top U.S. and Russian diplomats failed to reach an agreement Friday on preventing a military conflict over Ukraine amid fears of a Russian invasion, but both sides pledged to continue negotiations.
UN Protests As Yemen Air Strike Kills 70
The United Nations has condemned an airstrike that killed more than 70 people in a detention center in Yemen, a nation where minority Christians reportedly face severe persecution.
Dozen Killed In Ghana’s Mining Truck Blast
Rescue workers struggled to find survivors Friday as at least 13 people died and scores were injured in western Ghana after a mining truck carrying explosives collided with a motorcycle, witnesses and authorities said.
U.S. Lethal Aid Arrives In Ukraine Amid Fears Of Russian Invasion
The United States says military aid promised by U.S. President Joe Biden has been delivered to Ukraine amid concerns about a possible Russian invasion.
US Orders Embassy Families To Leave Ukraine As War Nears
The U.S State Department has ordered families of U.S. embassy personnel in Ukraine to begin evacuating the country as soon as Monday amid concerns about a possible war with Russia, officials said Saturday.
Clashes At Huge Brussels Protest Against COVID Restrictions; Europe in Turmoil
At least tens of thousands of people demanding an end to government-imposed COVID-19 lockdowns, vaccinations, and mask mandates faced riot police in Brussels Sunday after similar rallies across Europe.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Report: Israeli fighter jets, refueling planes hold massive drill aimed at Tehran
Israeli fighter jets carried out a large drill over the Mediterranean that included practicing mid-air refueling, according to a report in a Saudi-run news outlet Thursday.
IDF Commander: War Drill Has ‘Significantly Improved Readiness’ for Combat Against Hezbollah
A war drill conducted by the Israel Defense Forces’ 74th armored battalion in the Golan Heights has significantly improved its readiness for combat against Hezbollah, the battalion’s commander has said.
Inside the United States
Over 30,000 People Marched To ‘Defeat the Mandates’ In Washington D.C.
Over 30,000 people took to the streets in Washington D.C. for the “Defeat the Mandates: An American Homecoming” march to protest “draconian COVID-19 requirements” Sunday, Fox News reported.
Federal judge blocks Biden’s enforcement of COVID-19 vaccine mandate for federal employees
Just over a week after the U.S. Supreme Court blocked the COVID-19 vaccine mandate for large businesses, a federal judge in Texas blocked the Biden administration’s vaccine mandate for federal employees Friday.
March for Life activists excited Roe could soon be overturned: ‘2022 is the year’
Activists at the 49th annual March for Life told Fox News Digital they were excited 2022 could be the year Roe v. Wade gets overturned.
Christian News
360 Million Christians Persecuted; Hungary Helps
Hungary says it has already supported hundreds of thousands of persecuted Christians worldwide as believers face the worst crackdown in modern history.
Around the World
Austria Votes For Forced Vaccines; More EU States May Follow
Austria on Thursday moved closer to compulsory vaccinations, a policy that critics fear could be rolled out across the European Union.
French President: ‘Make Abortion EU Right’
A pro-life association in France has condemned French President Emmanuel Macron’s plan to make abortion a fundamental right in the European Union.
Iran, Russia, China To Hold Joint Naval Drill Amid Growing Ties
Iran, Russia, and China will hold joint naval exercises in the north of the Indian Ocean on January 21, Iranian media have reported, amid speculation that the three countries are teaming up in the face of growing pressure from the United States and its allies over Ukraine and European security guarantees.
After heart transplant, researchers successfully test pig-to-human kidney donation
Researchers on Thursday reported the latest in a surprising string of experiments in the quest to save human lives with organs from genetically modified pigs.
U.S. says nuclear talks with Iran at ‘decisive moment’
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Thursday that talks with Iran over its nuclear program are at a “decisive moment,” and warned that Washington and its allies may change tactics if a deal isn’t reached in the coming weeks.
France and Sweden launch investigative team to prosecute ISIS members for crimes against Christians and Yazidis in Iraq
France and Sweden have launched a joint effort to investigate and prosecute foreign ISIS fighters who committed genocidal crimes against Christians and Yazidis in Iraq in 2014, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
UN Condemns Holocaust Denial As Iran Seeks Israel’s Destruction
The United Nations adopted a resolution Thursday to combat the denial of the Holocaust, also known as the Shoah, despite opposition from Iran, which seeks the destruction of Israel.
Israel buys three submarines from Germany
Israel announced Thursday a deal with Germany to develop and purchase three submarines from German industrial giant Thyssenkrupp for three billion euros ($3.4 billion).
Inside the United States
Pentagon to spend more than $50 million for blimps on the border
The Department of Defense will spend millions of dollars on a fleet of high-tech surveillance blimps to help control the flow of narcotics and illegal immigrants along the border with Mexico.
Biden Admin Obstructing Dozens of Congressional Investigations Into Iran Nuclear Talks, Sanctions Relief
The Biden administration is obstructing more than a dozen congressional investigations into its diplomacy with Iran and its efforts to unwind sanctions on the hardline regime, according to a year-long foreign policy evaluation conducted by Republican leaders in the House.
Fed takes ‘first step’ toward considering digital dollar, seeks public comment
The Federal Reserve is asking for the public’s help in weighing whether the United States should develop and adopt a central bank digital currency.
Supreme Court denies challenge to Texas abortion law – again
The Supreme Court on Thursday voted six to three not to hear a case challenging the Texas abortion law again.
‘Equality Begins in the Womb’: Tens of Thousands of Pro-Lifers Prepare to Defend the Unborn in Washington
Tens of thousands of pro-life citizens will take to the streets in Washington, D.C., on Friday to affirm a powerful message about the importance of protecting the unborn: “equality begins in the womb.”
Illinois school district approves ‘Satan Club’ for elementary school children
An Illinois school board has approved members of The Satanic Temple to lead an extracurricular "After School Satan Club" for elementary school children, Christian Headlines (CH) reports. The Satan Club was approved by the Moline-Coal Valley School District Board of Education on January 10 and is now being held on school premises at Jane Addams Elementary in Moline.
Austria Votes For Forced Vaccines; More EU States May Follow
Austria on Thursday moved closer to compulsory vaccinations, a policy that critics fear could be rolled out across the European Union.
French President: ‘Make Abortion EU Right’
A pro-life association in France has condemned French President Emmanuel Macron’s plan to make abortion a fundamental right in the European Union.
Iran, Russia, China To Hold Joint Naval Drill Amid Growing Ties
Iran, Russia, and China will hold joint naval exercises in the north of the Indian Ocean on January 21, Iranian media have reported, amid speculation that the three countries are teaming up in the face of growing pressure from the United States and its allies over Ukraine and European security guarantees.
After heart transplant, researchers successfully test pig-to-human kidney donation
Researchers on Thursday reported the latest in a surprising string of experiments in the quest to save human lives with organs from genetically modified pigs.
U.S. says nuclear talks with Iran at ‘decisive moment’
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Thursday that talks with Iran over its nuclear program are at a “decisive moment,” and warned that Washington and its allies may change tactics if a deal isn’t reached in the coming weeks.
France and Sweden launch investigative team to prosecute ISIS members for crimes against Christians and Yazidis in Iraq
France and Sweden have launched a joint effort to investigate and prosecute foreign ISIS fighters who committed genocidal crimes against Christians and Yazidis in Iraq in 2014, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
UN Condemns Holocaust Denial As Iran Seeks Israel’s Destruction
The United Nations adopted a resolution Thursday to combat the denial of the Holocaust, also known as the Shoah, despite opposition from Iran, which seeks the destruction of Israel.
Israel buys three submarines from Germany
Israel announced Thursday a deal with Germany to develop and purchase three submarines from German industrial giant Thyssenkrupp for three billion euros ($3.4 billion).
Inside the United States
Pentagon to spend more than $50 million for blimps on the border
The Department of Defense will spend millions of dollars on a fleet of high-tech surveillance blimps to help control the flow of narcotics and illegal immigrants along the border with Mexico.
Biden Admin Obstructing Dozens of Congressional Investigations Into Iran Nuclear Talks, Sanctions Relief
The Biden administration is obstructing more than a dozen congressional investigations into its diplomacy with Iran and its efforts to unwind sanctions on the hardline regime, according to a year-long foreign policy evaluation conducted by Republican leaders in the House.
Fed takes ‘first step’ toward considering digital dollar, seeks public comment
The Federal Reserve is asking for the public’s help in weighing whether the United States should develop and adopt a central bank digital currency.
Supreme Court denies challenge to Texas abortion law – again
The Supreme Court on Thursday voted six to three not to hear a case challenging the Texas abortion law again.
‘Equality Begins in the Womb’: Tens of Thousands of Pro-Lifers Prepare to Defend the Unborn in Washington
Tens of thousands of pro-life citizens will take to the streets in Washington, D.C., on Friday to affirm a powerful message about the importance of protecting the unborn: “equality begins in the womb.”
Illinois school district approves ‘Satan Club’ for elementary school children
An Illinois school board has approved members of The Satanic Temple to lead an extracurricular "After School Satan Club" for elementary school children, Christian Headlines (CH) reports. The Satan Club was approved by the Moline-Coal Valley School District Board of Education on January 10 and is now being held on school premises at Jane Addams Elementary in Moline.
Around the World
Biden Predicts Russian Invasion Amid Moscow Threats
U.S. President Joe Biden predicted Wednesday that Russia would invade Ukraine after an American security diplomat told Worthy News to expect Russian military action in February.
US Seeks ‘Relentless Diplomacy’ To Avoid Ukraine-Russia War
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned Wednesday that Russia could invade Ukraine "on very short notice" but warned Moscow of tough sanctions if it did.
Open Doors Calls For Boycott China Olympics
A leading advocacy group supporting persecuted Christians has urged Americans to boycott the upcoming 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, China.
Biden says Iran nuclear talks advancing, not time to call it quits
US President Joe Biden said Wednesday that it is “not time to give up” on talks with Iran aimed at reviving the 2015 nuclear deal.
US Fears Imminent Russian Invasion In Ukraine; US Forces On High Alert (Worthy News Exclusive)
Thousands of U.S. forces in Eastern Europe are on high alert amid an anticipated invasion by Russian forces into Ukraine, a well-informed U.S. security official told Worthy News.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
IDF Head: Laser Air-Defense System Scheduled for Final Testing Early This Year
A laser system designed to intercept incoming rockets is due for final testing “early this year,” Brig. Gen. Eyal Harel, head of the Israel Defense Forces’ Planning Division, told Globes in recent days.
Inside the United States
Republicans push for greater access to COVID therapeutics
Republicans are pushing for greater access to monoclonal antibody treatments for COVID-19 after the federal government took over the distribution of such drugs last year.
Two Senate Democrats join with GOP to hand Biden bipartisan defeat on remaking filibuster
Two Senate Democrats joined with all 50 Republicans to hand President Biden a resounding defeat on his push to change the filibuster and pass a partisan rewrite of the nation’s voting laws.
Christian News
‘Afghanistan Replaces North Korea As 1st Persecution Nation For Christians’
Christian advocacy group Open Doors said Wednesday that Afghanistan had replaced North Korea as the worst Christian country on its annual World Watch List (WWL).
India: Christians under attack in Karnataka state
Christians in India’s Karnataka state came under a surge of violent attacks by Hindu extremists during the Christmas period last month, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports. Joining other Indian states, Karnataka has passed a new anti-conversion law that has reportedly encouraged Hindu nationalists to attack believers they falsely accuse of forcing Hindus to convert to Christianity.
Conservative religious parents have better success at transmitting faith to their children than moderates or liberals, study finds
A new study has found that religious conservative parents have greater success in passing their faith on to their children than liberal or moderate parents do, Christian Headlines (CH) reports. Published in the journal Sociology of Religion, the study contends this outcome is partly due to conservative parents being more likely to pray and discuss God in the home.
Canada: Thousands of pastors coordinate day to preach on Christian sexuality
In a response to the passing of a new Canadian law that bans ‘conversion therapy’ for gay people, some four thousand US pastors took Sunday, January 16 as a day on which to preach coordinated sermons on Christian sexuality, Church Leaders reports. The day of preaching was triggered by fear that a similar anti-conversion therapy law could be passed in America, and that it could ultimately lead to the criminalization of Christianity there.
Worthy Watch
Bombshell CDC Study: Natural Immunity Provides Significantly More Protection Against COVID Than Vaccination Only
Biden Predicts Russian Invasion Amid Moscow Threats
U.S. President Joe Biden predicted Wednesday that Russia would invade Ukraine after an American security diplomat told Worthy News to expect Russian military action in February.
US Seeks ‘Relentless Diplomacy’ To Avoid Ukraine-Russia War
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned Wednesday that Russia could invade Ukraine "on very short notice" but warned Moscow of tough sanctions if it did.
Open Doors Calls For Boycott China Olympics
A leading advocacy group supporting persecuted Christians has urged Americans to boycott the upcoming 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, China.
Biden says Iran nuclear talks advancing, not time to call it quits
US President Joe Biden said Wednesday that it is “not time to give up” on talks with Iran aimed at reviving the 2015 nuclear deal.
US Fears Imminent Russian Invasion In Ukraine; US Forces On High Alert (Worthy News Exclusive)
Thousands of U.S. forces in Eastern Europe are on high alert amid an anticipated invasion by Russian forces into Ukraine, a well-informed U.S. security official told Worthy News.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
IDF Head: Laser Air-Defense System Scheduled for Final Testing Early This Year
A laser system designed to intercept incoming rockets is due for final testing “early this year,” Brig. Gen. Eyal Harel, head of the Israel Defense Forces’ Planning Division, told Globes in recent days.
Inside the United States
Republicans push for greater access to COVID therapeutics
Republicans are pushing for greater access to monoclonal antibody treatments for COVID-19 after the federal government took over the distribution of such drugs last year.
Two Senate Democrats join with GOP to hand Biden bipartisan defeat on remaking filibuster
Two Senate Democrats joined with all 50 Republicans to hand President Biden a resounding defeat on his push to change the filibuster and pass a partisan rewrite of the nation’s voting laws.
Christian News
‘Afghanistan Replaces North Korea As 1st Persecution Nation For Christians’
Christian advocacy group Open Doors said Wednesday that Afghanistan had replaced North Korea as the worst Christian country on its annual World Watch List (WWL).
India: Christians under attack in Karnataka state
Christians in India’s Karnataka state came under a surge of violent attacks by Hindu extremists during the Christmas period last month, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports. Joining other Indian states, Karnataka has passed a new anti-conversion law that has reportedly encouraged Hindu nationalists to attack believers they falsely accuse of forcing Hindus to convert to Christianity.
Conservative religious parents have better success at transmitting faith to their children than moderates or liberals, study finds
A new study has found that religious conservative parents have greater success in passing their faith on to their children than liberal or moderate parents do, Christian Headlines (CH) reports. Published in the journal Sociology of Religion, the study contends this outcome is partly due to conservative parents being more likely to pray and discuss God in the home.
Canada: Thousands of pastors coordinate day to preach on Christian sexuality
In a response to the passing of a new Canadian law that bans ‘conversion therapy’ for gay people, some four thousand US pastors took Sunday, January 16 as a day on which to preach coordinated sermons on Christian sexuality, Church Leaders reports. The day of preaching was triggered by fear that a similar anti-conversion therapy law could be passed in America, and that it could ultimately lead to the criminalization of Christianity there.
Worthy Watch
Bombshell CDC Study: Natural Immunity Provides Significantly More Protection Against COVID Than Vaccination Only